My RaspberryPi

[baiju]

Hey guys,Im gonna buy a Pi 2 this week
I wanted to know if it can run headless as a media player for a car with no display
basically I want it to run stuff off pendrives automatically and maybe ill buy a remote or keyboard or something later on to change the track
also I want it to host its own wifi so that I can connect my device to it and have an interface in the phone/tablet browser to select tracks from the pendrive
dlna and airplay support for the above is also needed

Can the Pi 2 do all this
also will I be able to get all required stuff locally or through sites like amazon?
pls help me out,Im totally new to IoT and want to start DIY projects
am familiar with technology,flashing,DIY in a way so am not a total noob

Any help appreciated

I haven't tested pi as a headless player. It might be possible with a suitable media player. Try openelec. I'm using headless pi for downloading torrents. I monitor the downloads from my pc or phone.

You can create wi-fi hotspot in raspberry pi with a wifi dongle.

All the required components can be bought from ebay or sites like crazypi.com

 

[kkn13]

I haven't tested pi as a headless player. It might be possible with a suitable media player. Try openelec. I'm using headless pi for downloading torrents. I monitor the downloads from my pc or phone.

You can create wi-fi hotspot in raspberry pi with a wifi dongle.

All the required components can be bought from ebay or sites like crazypi.com

can you pls link the components you found working with the Pi 2 ?
thats my main concern

wanted the following(only if its cheap and 100% working with openelec)
-wifi adapter
-usb audio card(is it really needed?)
-bluetooth adapter
-usb hub(2.0 is fine)
-case with extra space for maybe a powerbank or accessories would be great
-IR sensor and remote
-mini keyboard with touchpad

^^ I dont intend to add all of them unless they fit in my budget and weighing pros and cons etc

Thanks for your reply

 

[amjath]

[MENTION=44484]icebags[/MENTION] thanks will have a look at it

 

[baiju]

can you pls link the components you found working with the Pi 2 ?
thats my main concern

wanted the following(only if its cheap and 100% working with openelec)
-wifi adapter
-usb audio card(is it really needed?)
-bluetooth adapter
-usb hub(2.0 is fine)
-case with extra space for maybe a powerbank or accessories would be great
-IR sensor and remote
-mini keyboard with touchpad

^^ I dont intend to add all of them unless they fit in my budget and weighing pros and cons etc

Thanks for your reply

I am using Raspberry Pi B, but installation is the same for Pi2.

wifi adapter -using edup nano adapter. leoxsys and tenda will also work with pi.
usb audio - not required. You can use the 3.5mm out.
bluetooth adapter - not tested.
usb hub - look for powered hub if you want to use portable hard disks.
case with extra space - no idea. DIY?.
IR - IR sensor with remote is available in amazon.in, but it is very costly. You can easily assemble ir receiver using TSOP IR sensors and use any remote control with it. ModMyPi | Raspberry Pis, Remotes & IR Receivers!

 

[kkn13]

I am using Raspberry Pi B, but installation is the same for Pi2.

wifi adapter -using edup nano adapter. leoxsys and tenda will also work with pi.
usb audio - not required. You can use the 3.5mm out.
bluetooth adapter - not tested.
usb hub - look for powered hub if you want to use portable hard disks.
case with extra space - no idea. DIY?.
IR - IR sensor with remote is available in amazon.in, but it is very costly. You can easily assemble ir receiver using TSOP IR sensors and use any remote control with it. ModMyPi | Raspberry Pis, Remotes & IR Receivers!

thanks for your reply !!
yes its a DIY project
want to put everything in a single case
also want to add a xiaomi 10400mah or 5000mah powerbank to it hence needed extra space
maybe ill make a case somehow